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DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Nov 1, 2014

El dolor y estrés en el recién nacido (RN) se ha tratado en forma insuficiente; los recién nacido... more El dolor y estrés en el recién nacido (RN) se ha tratado en forma insuficiente; los recién nacidos que ingresan a las unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN), a menudo deben someterse a procedimientos invasivos, dolorosos y estresantes y el tratamiento inadecuado incrementa la morbimortalidad. El V Consenso Clínico de la Sociedad Iberoamericana de Neonatología convocó a 32 neonatólogos de Iberoamérica para establecer las recomendaciones sobre diagnóstico y terapéutica del dolor y estrés neonatal. Se desarrollaron temas de relevancia, utilizando la mejor evidencia científica disponible en bases de datos indizadas. Todos participaron en forma activa en una reunión presencial en Santiago de Chile para consensuar las recomendaciones y conclusiones. El dolor y el estrés neonatal afectan el neurodesarrollo y la conducta a largo plazo, requieren el diagnóstico oportuno, el manejo y la terapéutica adecuada, incluso con fármacos que permitan balancear la efectividad y toxicidad. El Consenso señala la importancia de evaluar el dolor en el RN en forma multidimensional y proporciona recomendaciones de las indicaciones y limitaciones para la terapia farmacológica individualizada. El uso de los analgésicos tiene indicaciones precisas y debe limitarse por la carencia de estudios aleatorizados en RN, ya que en todos los casos existen efectos adversos a considerar. Se proponen medidas no farmacológicas para mitigar el dolor. El manejo del estrés debe comenzar en la sala de partos e incluir el contacto materno, la reducción de estímulos, la implementación de protocolos de intervención reducida, entre otros. SIBEN propone las recomendaciones para mejorar las prácticas clínicas relacionadas con el dolor y el estrés neonatal.

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Apr 1, 2011

Temas de actualidad Golombek et al. Consenso SIBEN sobre manejo hemodinámico del recién nacido Fu... more Temas de actualidad Golombek et al. Consenso SIBEN sobre manejo hemodinámico del recién nacido Fuente: elaboración de los autores. Nota: Abreviaturas. PAM: presión arterial media; EG: edad gestacional. CUADRO 2. Mediana y rangos de presión arterial normales en recién nacidos de término, según edad Presión arterial (mmHg) Edad (días) Sistólica Diastólica Media 1 65 (46-94) 45 (24-57) 48 (31-63) 2 68 (46-91) 43 (27-58) 51 (37-68) 3 69,5 (51-93) 44,5 (26-61) 52 (36-70) 4 70 (60-88) 46 (34-57) 54 (41-65) Fuente: elaboración de los autores a partir de la referencia 11.

Alerta, Revista científica del Instituto Nacional de Salud

Señora editora:Hemos leído con atención el artículo sobre infecciones asociadas a la atención san... more Señora editora:Hemos leído con atención el artículo sobre infecciones asociadas a la atención sanitaria, tan frecuentes en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales1. Esto hace reflexionar sobre cómo la enseñanza, formación y resultados neonatales han sido muy dispares en países de habla hispana2, con indicadores deficientes y variables. Las cifras indican que, 3100 recién nacidos (RN) necesitan atención en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales diariamente en América Latina; 15 RN fallecen cada hora; y el 60 % de las muertes ocurren en los primeros 28 días de edad posnatal2.Como respuesta para algunas de estas problemáticas, se fundó en 2004 la Sociedad Iberoamericana de Neonatología (SIBEN). La SIBEN es una organización de carácter educativo y académico internacional, sin fines de lucro, conformada por un grupo de pediatras, neonatólogos, personal de enfermería y profesionales interdisciplinarios, que incluye a padres de familia. Su personería jurídica está registrada...

Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 2020

Objetivo.Evaluar y reportar las características clínicas y los resultados de la infección por SAR... more Objetivo.Evaluar y reportar las características clínicas y los resultados de la infección por SARS-CoV-2 en mujeres embarazadas y recién nacidos en América Latina.Métodos.Estudio descriptivo basado en el reporte prospectivo de las unidades constituyentes de la Red de la Sociedad Iberoamericana de Neonatología.Resultados.De 86 mujeres embarazadas con COVID-19 confirmadas por RT-PCR en siete países (6 de América Latina y Guinea Ecuatorial) 68% (59) fueron asintomáticas. Del 32% de mujeres sintomáticas, 89% (24) tuvieron síntomas leves y 3,5% (3) presentaron síntomas respiratorios graves. Ninguna mujer falleció. La tasa de cesáreas fue de 38%; la edad gestacional fue < 37 semanas en 6% de los casos. Se realizó RT-PCR a todos los recién nacidos (RN) entre las 16 y 36 horas de vida; en 6 (7%) el resultado del hisopado fue positivo. Todos ellos presentaron dificultad respiratoria leve y transitoria; ninguno falleció. Dos RN con RT-PCR negativa fallecieron por otras causas. Se autorizó ...

Anales de Pediatría, 2020

Antibióticos; Usos terapéuticos; Recién nacido; Sepsis Resumen Introducción: El uso racional de a... more Antibióticos; Usos terapéuticos; Recién nacido; Sepsis Resumen Introducción: El uso racional de antibióticos (ATB) implica que los pacientes reciban ATB adecuados a sus necesidades clínicas, en dosis correctas según sus condiciones individuales, durante el tiempo adecuado y al menor costo para ellos y para su comunidad. La mayor tasa de abuso de ATB ocurre durante el período perinatal, a pesar de que existe evidencia de múltiples efectos negativos a corto y a largo plazo. Además, este abuso se asocia con incrementos en los costos de la atención médica. Objetivo: Actualizar y reportar la evidencia sobre el uso, abuso y efectos adversos de los ATB en medicina perinatal y las posibles medidas para prevenirlos y, de este modo, mejorar la calidad de los cuidados, los resultados y los costos. Métodos Revisión y análisis: de la literatura relacionada con el uso de ATB en perinatología hasta febrero de 2020. Resultados: El abuso de ATB en perinatología oscila entre el 50 y el 70%, y aún más en algunas unidades neonatales. Los efectos adversos incluyen morbilidades agudas, muerte, aumento de resistencia microbiana, alteraciones del microbioma y disbiosis asociadas a complicaciones graves a lo largo de la vida, como infecciones, alergias, trastornos autoinmunes, enfermedades gastrointestinales, artritis, asma, obesidad y tal vez cáncer. Prevenir y disminuir el uso indebido de ATB conducirá a mejorar la salud y a ahorros significativos en el sector sanitario. En solamente 4 unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN), con 1.000 admisiones anuales, el ahorro se estima en 230.000 dólares por año. Conclusión: La necesidad de optimizar la utilización de ATB en la medicina perinatal nunca ha sido más urgente.

NeoReviews, 2018

Neonatal hypoxemia is sometimes difficult to detect. Therefore, it is sometimes challenging to di... more Neonatal hypoxemia is sometimes difficult to detect. Therefore, it is sometimes challenging to diagnose critical congenital heart defects and other hypoxemic conditions before the infant becomes seriously ill. Screening with pulse oximetry is a noninvasive and inexpensive valuable method for early detection of these conditions. Establishing a protocol for all newborns saves lives and decreases morbidity without increasing costs.

NeoReviews, 2017

Summary Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn occurs when the pulmonary vascular resis... more Summary Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn occurs when the pulmonary vascular resistance remains abnormally high, and results in low pulmonary flow with or without right-to-left shunt through the ductus arteriosus or the foramen ovale. It is characterized by refractory hypoxemia, and is frequently associated with decreased systemic vascular resistance and low cardiac output because of increased afterload of the right ventricle, decreased pulmonary blood flow, decreased venous return to the left atrium, and severe myocardiac dysfunction that compromises tissue oxygenation and threatens the life of the newborn. It can affect up to 10% of all newborns admitted to the NICU, and it is estimated that 7% to 20% of newborns who survive persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn develop short- or long-term problems. The literature reports an overall mortality rate between 10% and 20%, and between 10% and 50% in developing countries. This article summarizes the recommendat...

Journal of Investigative Medicine, 2007

Introduction Newborns (NBs) breathing room air (RA) have normal SpO2 of 95 to 100% but keeping Sp... more Introduction Newborns (NBs) breathing room air (RA) have normal SpO2 of 95 to 100% but keeping SpO2 95 to 100% in NB breathing FiO2 > 0.21 can cause hyperoxia. In 2003 and 2006, we reported that SpO2 85 to 95% is associated with less morbidity. There is concern that these SpO2 levels may cause persistent or intermittent hypoxemia. Objective To evaluate PaO2 at different SpO2 levels in NBs with arterial catheters. Methods Prospective comparison of PaO2 and SpO2 in stable NB in six NICUs located at sea level in two countries. PaO2 was obtained for clinical indications; simultaneous SpO2 was recorded at the time of the arterial gas. Comparisons were made only in stable NBs if the SpO2 changed Results 674 paired SpO2 values in 85 NBs; 20% of the samples when NBs in RA. GA and BW: 30.5 ± 5.3 w and 1,516 ± 910 g. NBs in RA: Mean and median SpO2 were 94.6% ± 4.3 and 96% (73-100%); with SpO2 85 to 93%, mean PaO2 was 59.4 ± 15.9 mm Hg. When SpO2 > 93%, mean PaO2 was 72.7± 24.7 mm Hg. NBs breathing FiO2 > 0.21: (a) With SpO2 85 to 93%, mean PaO2 was 60 ± 16.7 mm Hg, median 56 mm Hg (29-112); PaO2 of 40 to 80 mm Hg in > 79% of samples, and PaO2 93%, mean PaO2 was 122.7 ± 62.9 mm Hg, median 110 mm Hg (38-438) (p ≤ .001 vs infants with SpO2 85-93%); 72% of the PaO2 values were > 80 mm Hg and 27% between 40 and 80 mm Hg. Conclusions NBs breathing FiO2 > 0.21: (1) Normoxemia is much more frequent with SpO2 85 to 93% than with SpO2 > 93%; (2) SpO2 85 to 93% avoids abnormally high PaO2 and is infrequently associated with low PaO2; (3) SpO2 > 93% is associated with hyperoxia, which may be of risk in some NBs receiving FiO2 > 0.21.

Medical Devices: Evidence and Research, 2013

Medical and nursing care of newborns is predicated on the delicate control and balance of several... more Medical and nursing care of newborns is predicated on the delicate control and balance of several vital parameters. Closed incubators and open radiant warmers are the most widely used devices for the care of neonates in intensive care; however, several well-known limitations of these devises have not been resolved. The use of laminar flow is widely used in many fields of medicine, and may have applications in neonatal care. Objective: To describe the neonatal laminar flow unit, a new equipment we designed for care of ill newborns. Methods: The idea, design, and development of this device was completed in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The unit is an open mobile bed designed with the objective of maintaining the advantages of the incubator and radiant warmer, while overcoming some of their inherent shortcomings; these shortcomings include noise, magnetic fields and acrylic barriers in incubators, and lack of isolation and water loss through skin in radiant warmers. The unit has a pump that aspirates environmental air which is warmed by electrical resistance and decontaminated with High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter (HEPA) filters (laminar flow). The flow is directed by an air flow directioner. The unit has an embedded humidifier to increase humidity in the infant's microenvironment and a servo control mechanism for regulation of skin temperature. Results: The laminar flow unit is open and facilitates access of care providers and family, which is not the case in incubators. It provides warming by convection at an air velocity of 0.45 m/s, much faster than an incubator (0.1 m/s). The system provides isolation 1000 class (less than 1,000 particles higher than 0.3 micron per cubic feet at all times). This is much more protection than an incubator provides and more than radiant warmers, which have no isolation whatsoever. Additionally, it provides humidification of the newborn's microenvironment (about 60% relative humidity), which is impossible with a radiant warmer, which produces high water body loss. It has no mechanical barriers like acrylic walls, its magnetic field is lower than an incubator (0.25 µt versus 1.2 µt), and the noise is minimal compared to incubators. The unit is also able to provide controlled total body hypothermia, which is not possible with either of the other two units. Conclusion: The laminar flow unit for neonatal care is a novel device which we recently developed. The introduction of laminar flow technology represents a real innovation in the neonatal field. We have described the various components of the unit and the potential advantages for management of ill neonates. This will hopefully lead to improved clinical outcomes and more effective neonatal management and safety.

Anales de Pediatría, 2005

Anales De Pediatria, Feb 1, 2007

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Anales de pediatría (Barcelona, Spain : 2003), 2005

Gut, 2001

Background and aims-Inhibition of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) by nitric oxid... more Background and aims-Inhibition of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) by nitric oxide (NO) in intestinal preconditioning could modify the rate of formation of glycolytic intermediates. Fructose-1,6-biphosphate (F16BP) is a glycolytic intermediate that protects tissue from ischaemia/ reperfusion injury. We evaluated if F16BP may be endogenously accumulated as a consequence of GAPDH inhibition by NO during intestinal preconditioning in rats. Methods-We assessed: (1) eVect of preconditioning on F16BP content; (2) eVect of NO on GAPDH activity before and during sustained ischaemia; and (3) protective eVect of F16BP in control, ischaemic, and preconditioned animals with or without administration of N-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME), NO donor, or F16BP. Results-Preconditioned rats showed a significant transient decrease in GAPDH activity and also maintained basal F16BP levels longer than ischaemic rats. L-NAME administration to preconditioned rats reversed these eVects. F16BP administration to ischaemic rats decreased protein release in the perfusate. Administration of F16BP to L-NAME treated rats attenuated the harmful eVect of L-NAME. Conclusions-Our study indicates that F16BP may be endogenously accumulated in preconditioned rats as a consequence of inhibition of GAPDH by NO, and this may contribute to the protection observed in intestinal preconditioning.

Gastroenterology, 2003

Background: ALthough recent meta-analyses suggest benefit of tricyclic antidepre~ants in treating... more Background: ALthough recent meta-analyses suggest benefit of tricyclic antidepre~ants in treating 1BS, the studies were small and had methodological limitations. Aim: As part of a study of antidepressant and psychological treatment of 431 patients with FBD (IBS, Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome, painful constipation, unspecified FBD), we report the results of a 12-week trial of DES vs. PLA, and secondarily, treatment benefit among clinically meaningful subgroups. Methods: Participants (N = 216) from UNC and Toronto with moderate to severe symptoms at least 2 days/week were randomized 2:1 to DES or PLA Patients received up to 150 rag. DES/day with dosage adjustment based on side effects; DES blood levels were obtained at 6-weeks. Clinical response by intention to treat (ITT) and per protocol was assessed using a linear composite score (Satisfaction with treatment, McGill Pain Questionnaire, Global Well-being, and IBS-QOL) where each of the component scales were ranked within site using modified ridit scores. Responder rates were determined by an averaged Satisfaction with Treatment Score of >3.5 (0-5 range). Results: DES showed non-significant benefit over PLA (p =0.16) with a response rate of 60% vs. 47% (P=0.128) and a Number Needed to Treat (NNT) of 8.1. Significant benefit occurred in the per protocol analysis (p = 0.03) with a response of 69% DES vs. 49% PLA (p = 0.02; NNT = 5.2) after 25% (30% DES, 17% PLA) dropped out. Twelve patients prescribed DES had non-detectable blood levels. After excluding them from analysis, the benefit of DES increased (p=O.01) with a response of 73% vs. 49% (p = 0.006; NNT = 4.3). Clinical response was best gauged by the Satisfaction with Treatment questionnaire. Side effects included dry mouth (26%), sleep disturbance (20%), constipation (16%) and dizziness (13%). Ancillary analyses showed DES to he more effective for patients with moderate over severe FBD, abuse history, no depression (BDI <16), and predominant diarrhea. Conclusions: For patients with moderate to severe FBD, DES is not significantly effective over PLA in the intention to treat protocol, however DES is significantly effective in the per protocol analysis. Patients who take the medication as prescribed are likely to benefit. Supported by NIH Grant ROIDK49334 200 Cell biology of the thiamine transporter-1 (hTHTR1) in human intestinal epithelia: intracellular trafficking and membrane targeting mechanisms

Developmental Brain Research, 2003

The excitotoxic cascade may represent an important pathway leading to brain damage and cerebral p... more The excitotoxic cascade may represent an important pathway leading to brain damage and cerebral palsy. Brain lesions induced in newborn mice by ibotenate (acting on N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors) and by S-bromowillardiine (acting on alpha-3-amino-hydroxy-5methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid and kainate receptors) mimic some aspects of white matter cysts and transcortical necrosis observed in human perinatal brain damage. Fructose 1,6-biphosphate (FBP) is a high-energy glycolytic pathway intermediate which, in therapeutic doses, is non-toxic and neuroprotective in hypoxic-ischemic models of brain injury. Mechanisms of action include modulation of intracellular calcium through phospholipase C (PLC) activation. The goal of this study was to determine the neuroprotective effects of FBP in a mouse model of neonatal excitotoxic brain injury. Mice that received intraperitoneal FBP had a significant reduction in size of ibotenate-induced (80% reduction) or S-bromowillardiine-induced (40% reduction) cortical plate lesions when compared with control animals. Studies of fragmented DNA and cleaved caspase 3 confirmed the survival promoting effects of FBP. FBP had no detectable effect on excitotoxic white matter lesions. The effects of FBP were antagonized by co-administration of PLC, protein kinase C or mitogen-associated protein kinase inhibitors but not by protein kinase A inhibitor. A moderate, transient cooling of pups immediately after the insult extended the therapeutic window for FBP, as FBP administered 24 h after ibotenate was still significantly neuroprotective in these pups. This data extends the neuroprotective profile of FBP in neonatal brain injury and identifies gray matter lesions involving N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors as a major target for this promising drug.

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 2008

Clinical practices in oxygen administration are in need of change based on the increasing underst... more Clinical practices in oxygen administration are in need of change based on the increasing understanding of oxygen toxicity. Hypoxemia is due to many pathophysiological causes; avoiding hypoxemia is an important objective during neonatal anesthesia. Nevertheless, the only known cause for hyperoxemia is the excess and unnecessary administration of oxygen by healthcare providers. To avoid hyperoxemia is an important objective during neonatal anesthesia. Neonatal exposure to 100% oxygen is almost never necessary. Much lower concentrations of inspired supplemental oxygen during the neonatal period can also lead to oxygen toxicity if oxygen is used when it is not necessary. Excess oxygen is associated with serious morbidities such as retinopathy of prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, injury to the developing brain, and childhood cancer. When providing supplemental oxygen, monitoring with modern SpO2 technology and avoidance of SpO2 values of 95-100% are less frequently associated with hyperoxemia. Even brief neonatal exposures to pure oxygen must be avoided during neonatal anesthesia. When any dose of supplemental oxygen is given, a reliable pulse oximeter aiming to avoid hyperoxemia is necessary. Even though further research is essential, administration of oxygen by healthcare providers when it is not necessary is a foe and a neonatal health hazard.

Critical Care Medicine, 1981

Colloid osmotic pressure (COP) is an important regulator of fluid movement and can now be measure... more Colloid osmotic pressure (COP) is an important regulator of fluid movement and can now be measured simply and reliably. The authors used the 4100 Wescor Colloid Osmometer to define COP values and its relation to total protein concentration (TP) in different groups of newborns. The mean COP was 19.4 +/- 2.2 (SD) torr in 99 term infants delivered vaginally and 16.0 +/- 2.1 in 40 term infants delivered by cesarean section (p less than 0.005). The COP was lower in those born operatively without preceding labor (14.9 +/- 1.8). COP correlated well with TP (r = 0.92) in term infants. In 60 sick preterm infants with 362 determinations, COP (12.5 +/- 2.5) was different from term infants (p less than 0.001) and the correlation with TP was poor (r = 0.64). Different therapeutic modalities were found to affect COP widely. Crystalloid infusion decreased COP by 22% and surgery by 32%. The authors conclude that COP varies not only with gestational age but also with mode of delivery and experience of labor. In critically ill preterm neonates, because estimations form TP are inadequate, the only way to obtain a quantitative measure of COP is by direct measurement. Repeated measurements of COP will permit precise selection of the fluids and will warn of changes that may lead to pulmonary edema.

Critical Care Medicine, 1992

To establish if the pressure indicated in the manometer of an infant ventilator (IV 100B, Sechris... more To establish if the pressure indicated in the manometer of an infant ventilator (IV 100B, Sechrist, Anaheim, CA) reflects the true pressure delivered to the proximal airway during mechanical ventilation in the neonatal ICU. With approval of our Institutional Research Board, data were collected prospectively. Peak inspiratory pressure and end-expiratory pressure were measured at the &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot;Y&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;quot; piece of the breathing tubing. Pressure readings from the conventional ventilator&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s manometer were compared with simultaneously obtained measurements using an electronic monitor. This study was conducted in a 45-bed neonatal ICU, admitting 700 to 750 newborns per year. Twelve neonates who required mechanical ventilation were included in the study. Specific interventions were not made by study design. Measurements routinely obtained were compared. Two hundred seventy-five simultaneous measurements of peak inspiratory pressure and positive end-expiratory pressure were compared. Peak inspiratory pressure values were higher with the electronic monitor in 273 (99%) of 275 measurements and the mean of the differences between the electronic monitor and ventilator&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s manometer was statistically significant (p less than .001). For positive end-expiratory pressure measurements, values indicated by the electronic monitor were lower in 152 (55%) of 275 determinations, equal in 65 (23%), and higher in 58 (21%) determinations. Percent variations between methods ranged from 0% to 140% for peak inspiratory pressures and from 0% to 500% for positive end-expiratory pressure. These data demonstrate that it is impossible to know the true pressure delivered to the proximal airway of a neonate during mechanical ventilation by observing the ventilator pressure manometer. The manometer readings consistently underestimate the true peak inspiratory pressure values and are very unpredictable regarding positive end-expiratory pressure values. These findings support the use of other methods to monitor the proximal airway pressure besides the ventilator&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s manometer in the neonatal ICU. Furthermore, mean airway pressure should not be calculated from the pressure readings obtained from the tested ventilator&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s manometer.